Kentucky Derby Day Recipes and More!

Find everything Kentucky Derby-related—Derby day fashion, the perfect Mint Julep recipe, how to plan a Kentucky Derby party, and more. You won't need to make the trip to Churchill Downs to experience all the Derby has to offer.

Derby Cheese Hat | No derby celebration is complete without the proper hat; this one is edible. Use rounds of garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese and Brie as a base, and create your own design with ribbon and herbs. Serve with assorted crackers and precut veggies. | SouthernLiving.com

Classic Mint Julep | The classic version is served in silver julep cups. These are filled to the rim with a refreshing concoction of the finest bourbon, simple syrup, fresh mint, and crushed ice. See our tips and techniques for stirring up a mint julep. | SouthernLiving.com

Kentucky Derby is celebrated the first Saturday in May with visitors from around the world gathering at the race track and all over Louisville. As "My Old Kentucky Home" plays before the race, julep cups are raised high, bringing tears to many eyes. To Kentuckians, a mint julep is more than a drink; it's a cup of emotion, full of tradition. The classic version is served in silver julep cups. These are filled to the rim with the finest bourbon, simple syrup, fresh mint, and crushed ice.

Kentucky Derby is celebrated the first Saturday in May with visitors from around the world gathering at the race track and all over Louisville. As "My Old Kentucky Home" plays before the race, julep cups are raised high, bringing tears to many eyes. To Kentuckians, a mint julep is more than a drink; it's a cup of emotion, full of tradition. The classic version is served in silver julep cups. These are filled to the rim with the finest bourbon, simple syrup, fresh mint, and crushed ice.

Fluffy Cream Cheese Biscuits Recipe - We had this for dinner tonight - Both of us thought it was delicious. I made the biscuits, Figgy Port Chutney and Blue Cheese Butter and bought honey ham at the deli. I froze the left over biscuits for another time.

Spring-on-a-Plate Salads—Look for tender, fresh baby greens and microgreens at your local farmers’ market; they should be abundant this time of year. Soaking vegetables in ice water crisps them up. | SouthernLiving.com

Roasted Brown-Butter Pecans with Rosemary—Make two batches of these salty but slightly sweet pecans if you have a large crowd. You can store them in an airtight container up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month. | SouthernLiving.com

Kentucky Derby is celebrated the first Saturday in May with visitors from around the world gathering at the race track and all over Louisville. As "My Old Kentucky Home" plays before the race, julep cups are raised high, bringing tears to many eyes. To Kentuckians, a mint julep is more than a drink; it's a cup of emotion, full of tradition. The classic version is served in silver julep cups. These are filled to the rim with the finest bourbon, simple syrup, fresh mint, and crushed ice.